Evening Star Newspaper, January 29, 1921, Page 5

. Prince Kmpdikin Is Dead; Condensed News From Abroad | Russian Ceogmpher Succumbs in Moscow—W as Author and Revolutionary Leader—Lived in Exile for Many Y ears. , i LONDON, January 29.—Printe Peter \ Alexeivich Kropotkin, Russian geog- rapher, author and revolutionary leader, is dead in Moscow, says a Copenhagen dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph Company. s descended from Prince Kropotkin the old Russian nob and was born at Moscow in 1842. It was his father's plan that he skould enter the army, and at the age of fifteen he entered the Corps of r'ages at Petrograd. Here he remained until 1862, when he was as- signed to a Siberian Cossack regiment in the Amur district. For some time he was aid to the governor of Trans- baikalia at Chita. In 1864 the prince was placed in charge of a geographical survey expedition, crossing northern Manchuria and later proceeding up the Sungari river into the heart of Man- churia. 3 Prince KropotKin resigned from the army in 1867 and returned to Petro- grad, where he entered the univer- sity and became secretary to the physical geographic section of the Nussian Geographical Society. continued in this work uatil 18 when he announced his socialistic views, visiting Switzerland later in the same vear and vecoming 4 mem- ber of the International Working- men’s Association at Geneva. The _tendencies of this body were not advanced enough for his Views. and a short time later he definitely adopted the creed of anarchism, re- turning to Russia and taking an ac- tive part in spreading Nihilist prop- aganda. In 1874 he was arrested and imprisoned, but escaped two years later and managed to flee from Rus- sia to England. He later went to the continent and was expelled from Switzerland by the government Of that country following the assassina- tion of Emperor Alexander 1I of Rus- sia in 1881 The remainder of his period of exile was spent for the most part in Germany and France, although he spent some time in England. He're- turned to Russia in 1917 and was in- vited to join the Kerensky cabinet. Recent dispatches have reported him in straitened circumstances and German socialists recently made an appeal for assistance for him. Steamer Grant Disabled. BERLIN.—A special dispatch from Danzig reports that the American steamer President Grant, which was to| have taken to the United States 100 Americans of the demobilized Poli army, went adrift in a heavy gale and is now blocking the harbor entrance. Churchill Inkerits Estate. LONDON.—Winston Spencer Churchill, mecretary for war, will inherit the es- tate of Lord Herbert Vane Tempest, his cousin, who died from injuries received | in the railroad collision near Aberrule, ‘Wales, January 25, according to the Daily Mail. The estate, Garron Tower, Antrim, is said to vield £5,000 annually. General Election for Britain. ¢ LONDON.—Premier Lloyd ~Gearge, says the London Times, has sent in- structions from Paris for the coalition party machinery to be ready for a gen- eral election in May or June. after the introduction of the budget early in April Rhineland Official Punished. LONDON.—A wireless dispatch from Berlin says Chief Councilor Boehm of Landau has been sentenced by a French court-martial to eight days’ imprison- ment and a fine of 1,000 marks for his Sefusal. to .carry out an_order hy.the Freénch to establish a schoot-for the chil- dren- of French soldiers:~ THe™ claim that the French demand was con- trary to the Rhineland agreement. Found Dead in Bathroom. LONDON.—Sir Ralph Percy Ashton was found dead today in the bathroom of his home, Beechwood, Reigate, with a bullet wound in his head. A rifle was lying at his side. «Argentine Cabinet Post Filled. BUENOS AIRES.—President Yrigoy- en has named Vice Admiral Tomas Zurueta to fill the vacant portfolio of minister of marine. Troops Sent to Strike Area. BUENOS AIRES.—The government, it was announced, will send a regi- ment of cavalry to the territory of Santa Cruz, in southern Argentine, ‘where the depredations of striking ranch workers, who virtually control the territory, are reported to be con- tinuing unchecked. Agricultural work and business in the territory have been at a standstill. according to dis- patches received here. H ‘Will Export Gold te U. S. ~ MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay.—The gov-. ernment has authorized three local banks to export gold to the United States in sums totaling $360,500, it has been learned. This action is ex- pected to relieve to some degree the: exchange situation. . Refuses to Give Up Revenmue. PEKING.—The diplomatic corps has | replied to the recent request of the Canton government by refusing to release the portion of the customs revenues formerly aliotted to the southern government. which had its headquarters at Canton. Resigns From League of Nations. WARSAW.—Ignace Jan Paderewski, former premier of Poland, has re- signed as Polish de'egate to the league of nations. He sent his resig- nation from Switzerland. and it was accepted by the government. Revolution “Grandmother” Recovers. PARIS. — Mme. kovskaya, “grandmother of the Rus- sian revolution,” has fully recovered m the illness which has confined | jention in La’ Paz i tions with neighboring republics have =n | OF U. S., SAYS EX-SENATOR S| ceased to exist. | According Catherine Bresh- | ’ the resolutions may be incorporated in the statutory law of Austria. Take Conservative View. MEXICO CITY. papers are conservativ ments on the electrocution of A gustin L. Sanches and Henry Garc two Mexicans who were executed in sing_Sing_prison, at Ossining, N. Y.. on Thursday night. They take this | attitude despite the energetic efforts of several Mexican and American so- cieties which brought pressure to bear to secure reprieves for the two men. General Strike in Trieste. TRIESTE.—Communists still hold the | offices of the socialist newspaper La Voratore, which they seized several days ago. Red guards have been placed at the approaches to the building. The socialists anpounce they will publish their paper at another establishment. A general strike has been declared in Trieste some workers observing it in celebration of the communist action, while others have left their work in protest. ! Bank Closes Its Doors. H BUENOS ATRES.—The bank of Spaint and America. capitalized at 2,000.000 ! pesos, has closed its doors. The sus-! | pension is attributed to the failure of the bank of Spain and Paraguay of Asuncion, which was a creditor of the local bank. | Moncow Warns Tokio. CONSTANTINOPLE.—Commenting on alleged difficulties, A. T. Krasnotchekoff, head of the far eastern Republic of Si- beria, is having with the Japanese, a ‘wireless message from Moscow, says: “The Japanese must keep their promises and must remove all their troops from Siberia. They are not wanted. We are able to settle our own internal affairs.” Bolivia Fears Trouble. SANTIAGO, Chile.—Disquieting re- ports have been received here concern- ing the political situation in Bolivia, fol- lowing the election on Tuesday of Bau- tista Saavedra, republican, as president of the republic, by the nationalist con- A dispatch from Antofagasta asserts that communica- been completely interrupted. —_——— EUROPE AND ASIA ENEMIES J. Hamilton Lewis Asserts America Is Isolated Without lnterna- tional Law. COLUMBIA, 8. C., January 23.—De- livering the annual address to the South Carolina Bar Association last night, former Senator James Hamil- ton Lewis of Illinois declared that the United States will eventually find itself isolat d from the forces of Europe and Asia. And to meet this situation he urges immediate steps o form a code of international deal- ings. “There -is mo international law,” s2id the former semator. ‘The time has come,” he said, “to recognize that all international laws which apper- tain to the United States are at an end.” Former Senator Lewis pointed out that the countries of Europe of the days when treaties were made are no longer the same and some have “Vengeance {s the motive of present-day European peoples. Japan is .now exerting power over all the Asiatic nations against the Monroe doctrine. “Thus the - European hemisphere, with that of the Asiatics. becomes a common enemy to the United States,” Senator Lewis declared. FOUR RAILWAY MEN DIE IN BOILER EXPLOSION Locomotive Reduced to Wreckage on B. & 0. by Blast Near Littleton, W. Va. WHEELING, W. Va., January 29.—| Four Baltimore and Ohio railroad em- ployes were killed early today, when | a locomotive boiler exploded near Lit- tleton, W, Va. The men who lost their lives are:| Matt Walsh, road foreman of engines; C. J. Carpenter, engineer; P. Crogan, fireman, and J. Wilfong, brakeman. The accident occurred at Broad Tree | tunnel, on the Wheeling division. Of- ficials from here have lnllllut?_ lni investigation to_ ascertain the cause. The men were riding on a big engine attached to a heavy train, which was approaching the tunnel on the grade. to reports received here, the boilers gave way without Wll'l'l-‘ ing, reducing the engine to a mass of wreckage and Killing the four men. | Protect lt,With‘t Paint Save tiie Surface Before It Is Too Late. Interior and Exterior Work R. K. FERGUSON, T Bth St. | Painting Department. Ph. N. 231-232. er to the Russian hospital at Bou- logne more than a week. i s Sigms Liquidation Measure. HAVANA.—The senate bill" pro- viding for a sliding scale of liquida- tion of banking and commercial obli- gations covered by the moratorium now in effect was signed by Presi- dent Menocal. It was published in the Official Gazette. MONTREAL.—W. J. Moule, one of the most widely known statisticians in Canada and assistant controller of the Canadian Pacific railway, is dead of sleeping sickness. Man and Twe Children Die in Fire. KINGSTON, Ontario.—Patrick Burns, * & locomotive mechanic, and two of his children were burned to death here when fire destroyed their home. Another child is near death in a hos- pital and Mrs. Burns is suffering frem shock and minor injuries. Munitions Secreted onm Ship. BARCELONA, Spain.—A large case of shrapnel, intended for fleld guns, was discovered on board a foreign vessel which arrived here today. It ‘was addressed to a private house and the belief is it was intended for a terrorist group. Further search of the vessel revealed a case of hand grenades. Seven Frenchmen have been deported across the frontier as undesirables. Austria Gets Labor Resolutions. VIENNA.—A draft of the resolu- tions passed by the international labor conference held in Washington last year has been presented to the patiopal assembly by the government Srith the idea that certain parts of 5 $9.80 Snap them CHAS. E. MILLER, Inc. Formerly Miller Bros.’ A: 8 8, 812 14th St, 4 Doors North of H &t.| PERPETUAL " BUILDING ASSOCIATION Pays 6 Per Cent on shares maturing in 45 or 8 months. It Pays 4 Per Cent on shares withdrawn be- fore maturity Assets Nearing $7,000,000 Sarplus More Than $600,000 | Corner 11th and E Sts. N.W, JAMES BERRY, Presideat JOSHUA W. CARR, Seeretary | THE EVENING" STAR, SATURDAY, JANUARY "29, 1921—PART 1 B iy aphmard X Lothrop New “Anderson” New Embroidery Designs Scotch Ginghams for the Needleworker The real David and John Anderson Scotch The woman fond of embroidering is always Ginghams, the best made, and the ones that wom- pleased to see the latest designs. This new sho cn prefer to all others on account of their won- ing is particularly interesting; stamped on white derful wearing quality and clear, beautiful colors. and unbleached materials in floral and conven- y tional designs for French knot, lazy daisy and outline stitch. 7 7 Bridge Luncheon Cloths, with napkins to match. Cloths, 75c, $1, $125 Napkins, 15¢ and 20c 13-piece Luncheon Sets, 75¢ and $1 Centerpieces with Scarfs to match. Centers, $1, $1.75 and $2.50 Scarfs, 75¢, $150 and $2 Buffet Sets, three pieces, 50c each. Vanity Sets, three pieces, 50c each. Library Sets on tan crash tinted design. Table Centers, $2 Pil'ow Covers. $150 Stamped Linenes in new designs include 7-picce Luncheon Sets in new oblong shape at $4.50; Vanity Sets at $2 and Buffet Sets at $2. Art Needlework Section, Second floor. A Smart Riding Habit —for the woman who would be correctly attired for a brisk canter on the bridle path these bright, sunny days, may be madeoftweed, homespun or men’s wear mix- ture. Styles are strictly tailored, built on smart and distinctive lines; coats with or without belts; well fitting breeches are re- inforced in WASHINGTON New York Open 9A.M Close 5:30P. M. Paris We have an excellent selection representing a new spring arrival, and women who like to make their selections early may do so. Many new plaids, checks and plain colors—all of them fast, $1.25 yard is the price. Dress Goods Section, Second floor. New Spring Toggery for Little Tots Charming Little Coats With Hats to Match Adorable Party Frocks of Silk Coats, fashioned®in most attractive styles, offer great variety in materials, including serge, shepherd’s checks, polo cloth, tweeds and velour; in both light and dark colors, and show novel collars of self or contrasting materials. Priced $7.50 to $35. Hats, in varied styles, from the smart tailored models of fine Milan and hemp, with wide rolled brims and wide ribbon streamers, to “dress up” hats of fancy silk braids and leghorns, beautifully trim- med with georgette crepe, laces and silk rosebuds in the loveliest colors imaginable. Priced $6 to $15. IN THIS ILLUSTRATION: Three little tots, perhaps on their way to an afternoon party, are wearing the smartest of coats and hats; the first wears a coat of tan homespun with patch pockets, button trimmed and collar of white pique, $1250, and a hat of tan taffeta and straw is trimmed with clusters of rosebuds and for-get-me-nots, $1250.. The next wears a coat of tan polo cloth, with a long collar, finished with poekets and edged with fringe, $17.50, and a hat of brown and gold milan with brown ribbon streamers, $12; while the other tot is in rose. from the top of her satin straw hat with tiny black cherries, $1250, to her smart Dolman of velour, $1250. A Famous Make of Wardrobe Trunks Thirty Different Styles, $42.50 to $200 This is the largest variety of any one make of * Wardrobe Trunks we have ever assembled. That is an important fact for the customer that wants to make the best possible selection. So far as durability, strength and good exterior appearance go, they are beyond betterment. They have the new locking devices, which make them easier to lock and unlock, but which are also stronger and safer, giving your belongings a se- curity that puts you at ease when traveling. The variety is divided among such trunks as these— Steamer Wardrobes, Three-quarter Wardrobes, Men’s Wardrobes, Women’s Wardrobes, ‘ : ‘Wardrobes appropriate for both men and women—a combination trunk. Interior arrangement, convenience, good looks, accessibility—what a relief the ‘superiority they show will be to the travel-weary person. These New Revised Prices Are an Average of 20 to 25 Per Cent Below Last Season’s ‘Trunk Section, Becond floor. = Whittall’s Rugs at Low Prices . All our Rugs are offered at much less than former prices, but we especially want you to note at what low prices we are offering the Whittall, Anglo-Persian, Royal Worcester and Teprac Wiltons—an actual low- ering of from $38 to $75. signs. 9x12-ft. Anglo Persians, lowered to $124.50 9x12-ft Royal Worcesters, lowered to $100 9x12-ft. Teprac Wiltons, lowered to $89 Rug Section, Sixth floor. Dainty, indeed, are the little ones in their lovely party frocks. At the left is a frock of blue georgette made over pink silk and trim- med with pink corded taffeta and ribbon streamers, $27; another leathertoprevént Choice, perfect Rugs, in beautiful colors and de- - cutting by the ; saddle and soiling from the horse, and have tight button knee;’ in browns, grays and oxfords. 2 : Priced $45 Women’s Suit Section, Third ficor. T wears yellow georgette, box pleated, trimmed with pink woolen rosebuds and sash, with an underslip of pink sitk, $22.50; while the last is charming in Nile green taffeta, embroidered in black chenille and trimmed with black velvet ribbon and pink rosebuds, $25. Baby Shop, Fourth ficor. Lowered Prices on Work for the Home Such as Window Shades, Awnings, Upholstering Fur- niture and making slip covers. We have a very Jlarge assortment of all the different materials required for doing this work, some of which have not been ob- tainable since the season of 1914-15. We Suggest -That You Place Orders at ‘This Time for Window and Door Screens for Your Home or for Having the Porch Screened Ready for Summer Use Upholstery Shop Office, Fifth fioor. Closing Days of the January Sale of Drapery and Upholstery Materials and Wicker and Overstuffed Furniture Nearly every home is in need of just such things as this sale contains, and if not in actual need, would be made more attractive by their usage. Itis an opportunity to secure some of the best values we have been able to offer in several seasons. Mercerized Cotton Velvets, $3.75 and $4.50 yd. Reps and Armures, $2.25 to $5 yard. Antique Mercerized Damask, $3.75 yard. Silk Velour, $3.75 y;rtl. Plain-colored Poplins, 85c yard. Silk Velour, $5 yard. Imported Cotton Tapestry, $4.50, $5, $6 and $6.50 yard. Imported and Domestic Cretonnes, 55¢c, 75¢c and $1 yard. Soft Madras Weave Curtains, $2.85 pasr. Voile Curtains, $5.00 pasr. Margussette Curtains, $3.85 pasr. Handmade Oil Opaque Window Shades, January Sale Price, 85¢c Each A standard size 3x7-ft. Opaque Window Shade, in good colors of green; mounted on Hartshorn spring rollers. 3-prece Brown Reed Suite, $135. 3-prece' Light Brown Suite, $125. Other Suites up to $689.75. Breakfast Sustes of table and 4 chasrs, % ‘__“:. ”m( : ] reduced to $50.50, $62.50, $72.50, $97.50. i ! ’ 1iij Teacarts reduced to $19.50 and $23.50. ’ Desks in various finishes reduced to $23.50, $26.50, $30.50, $32.50 and $39. : Fernery and Aquarium reduced to $28.50 Tables in various sizes, designs and finishes, reduced to $7.50, $8.50, $14.50, $17.50 to $24. Reed Chairs and Rockers, $22.75 to $49. Reed-fibre and Reed Settees, reduced prices, $75, $100 and $130. Reed Table Lamps, reduced to $8.50, $11.75, $16.75. - Overstuffed Fireside or Living Room Furniture . Handmade Oil £ Including Davenports, Wing Chairs, Arm- chairs, Chaise Lounges, Chesterfield Sofas and Turkish Chairs, at greatly reduced prices. Upholstery and Wicker Furnitury Section, Fifth floor.